Corporate Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant - Corporate

Who We Are:

Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. is a rapidly growing development, construction, and property management organization dedicated to the creation of quality affordable housing to benefit those who need it most. We are an employee-owned, passion-driven group that changes each community of which we are a part. We manage over 16,000 housing units in 18 states, proudly serving seniors, veterans, and other economically challenged groups. We seek ambitious, talented individuals who want to grow with a rapidly expanding company whose success is not only measured in dollars and cents, but in lives changed. With a development portfolio of $1.5 billion, Woda Cooper consistently ranks among the top affordable housing developers and owners in the country by Affordable Housing Finance.

Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant – Corporate plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely, and GAAP‑compliant financial reporting for Woda Cooper Companies, Inc., its subsidiaries, and affiliates. This position owns key components of the monthly close, prepares and reviews financial statements, and serves as a trusted partner to the Corporate Controller in audit support, financial analysis, and continuous process improvement.

This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys ownership, judgment‑based work, and operating in a multi‑entity environment. Following a successful onboarding period, the role offers a hybrid work schedule with supervisor approval, along with a comprehensive benefits package and employee ownership through our ESOP.

Who You’ll Report To:

The Senior Accountant – Corporate reports to the Accounting Manager - Corporate.

What You’ll Own:

• Monthly Close & General Ledger - Own and execute assigned aspects of the monthly close for multiple legal entities, including preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations. Ensure general ledger accuracy and that sub‑ledgers align with corresponding entities, communities, and projects. Maintain organized, well‑documented close workpapers and supporting schedules.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis - Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for review. Perform budget‑to‑actual and fluctuation analysis; investigate variances and provide clear explanations. Assist with special financial reports, ad hoc analyses, and management requests.
• Audit, Compliance & Controls - Serve as a key contact for external auditors by preparing schedules, documentation, and support for assigned areas. Ensure accounting activities comply with U.S. GAAP and internal policies. Support internal controls by identifying issues, recommending improvements, and helping implement best practices.
• Process Improvement & Collaboration - Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, documentation, and reporting accuracy. Assist with billing processes, verifying accuracy, and ensuring successful completion.
• Other Responsibilities - Meet established processing and reporting deadlines. Contribute to cross‑functional and accounting‑related projects as the organization continues to grow.

Who You Are:

• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting principles.
• Proven experience with month‑end close, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail with a demonstrated sense of ownership and accountability.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 4 years of accounting experience.

What You’ll Get:

We offer competitive wages and annual bonus opportunities. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• 100% Employee-Owned Company with the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 12 Days Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays & 2 Floating Holidays!
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement